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Optimization Passes

Create custom LLVM optimization passes for code analysis and transformation

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Key Features

Static Analysis

Analyze code structure and identify optimization opportunities during compilation.

Code Transformation

Modify ASTs and IR to apply optimizations like dead code elimination or inlining.

Seamless Integration

Embed in the LLVM tool chain and use existing optimization infrastructure.

Getting Started

Basic Pass Structure

#include "llvm/IR/Function.h"
#include "llvm/Passes/Pass.h"

using namespace llvm;

namespace {
  struct MyPass : public FunctionPass {
    static char ID;
    MyPass() : FunctionPass(ID) {}

    bool runOnFunction(Function &F) override {
      // Implementation
      return true;
    }
  };
}

char MyPass::ID = 0;
static RegisterPass<MyPass> X("myopt", "My Optimization Pass");
                    
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Tutorials

Beginner Pass

Walk through creating a simple pass to identify and report function calls.

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Advanced Optimizations

Learn to implement complex optimizations like loop fusion and peephole optimization.

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Enhance LLVM Passes

Contribute new optimization passes or improve existing implementations.

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